I acquired a taste for molecular biology and plants early in my career. Over time, evolutionary biology became an intrinsic part of my research, and I am now fascinated by how signalling pathways emerged and evolved to achieve fine-tuned transcriptional regulation. 

I obtained my PhD under the supervision of Prof. M.A. Blázquez (IBMCP, Valencia, ES) working on the evolution of the gibberellin signalling pathway. I then moved to the Netherlands to work with Prof. Dolf Weijers (WUR, NL) on the origin of the nuclear auxin pathway. I am now back in Spain to start my independent career at CBGP.

I am trained in Clinical and Biomedical Laboratory Techniques and in Pathological Anatomy and Cytodiagnosis. I have gained experience in diverse research environments during my internships at the Epigenetic Regulation of Agronomic Traits Group (CBGP, Madrid, ES) and at the Brain Metastasis Group (CNIO, Madrid, ES). 

At the ETERlab, I am in charge of generating and maintaining transgenic plant lines, caring for model organisms, preparing culture media and solutions, and managing laboratory equipment and purchasing. I aim to improve my lab skills and knowledge in the field while supporting research through hands-on technical work.

I hold a BSc in Biotechnology and am currently pursuing a Master’s in Plant Biotechnology and Bioengineering at the Polytechnic University of Madrid, my thesis is focused on developing a CRISPR/Cas6 based RNA tagging system for real-time visualization of transcription dynamics in living cells, enabling researchers to track where and when specific genes are active across plant systems. The project involves genetic construct design, cloning and plant transformation, bridging synthetic biology and plant molecular biology with the goal of establishing a broadly applicable tool for studying gene expression dynamics in plant systems.

Previously, for my BSc’s thesis I investigated Staphylococcus aureus persistence under antibiotic stress, focusing on the stringent response and the molecular mechanisms that allow this pathogen to tolerate antimicrobial treatment and persist within macrophages.

I recently completed my MSc in Plant Molecular and Cell Biotechnology at IBMCP, where I discovered my interest in gene regulation and plant molecular biology. I am very excited to start my PhD and continue growing as a researcher, especially by developing my scientific thinking.

At ETERlab, I will focus on understanding how chromatin state and transcription factors regulate gene expression in response to hormonal signals in plants. I will also explore the role of poorly characterized chromatin-associated proteins, PHIP, using functional genomics, proteomics, and microscopy approaches.

I conducted my PhD thesis at CBGP in a research lab focused on epigenetic mechanisms in Arabidopsis thaliana, gaining solid expertise in molecular techniques, gene expression analysis, and model plant cultivation. I am eager to continue developing my career in scientific research, contributing both strong technical skills and a dedicated, collaborative spirit.

At the ETERlab, I will focus on understanding how ARFs presence on chromatin influences DNA accessibility and their impact in the transcriptional landscape. At the same time I aim to improve my skills on genomic data management and discover a new organism to work with.

I am a trained food scientist and microbiologist carrying my MSc thesis at the ETERlab and PlantDynamicsLab. I focus on reassembling the Marchantia nuclear auxin pathway in yeast, with an special interest in developing reporter strains that enable heterologous transcriptional repression studies.